The two new well-equipped additions to Canon's A line are the Powershot A650 IS and Powershot A720 IS. The A650 IS features 12.1 megapixel resolution, a 2.5 inch Vari-Angle LCD, 6x optical zoom with image stabilization, and a full set of shooting modes. The A720 IS shoots at 8 megpixels, has a 6x optical zoom lens with IS, and a 2.5 inch LCD. Both cameras will be available in September with the A650 IS retailing for $400 and the A720 IS retailing for $250.

Canon Powershot A650 IS


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Features:

  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 6x optical zoom with image stabilization
  • 2.5 inch Vari-Angle LCD
  • DIGIC III
  • Face detection
  • 21 shooting modes, including manual exposure modes

Canon Powershot A720 IS


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Features:

  • 8 megapixels
  • 6x optical zoom with image stabilization
  • 2.5 inch LCD
  • DIGIC III
  • Face detection
  • full set of shooting modes, including manual exposure modes

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